Mobility Assistance in Mount Vernon, TX

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Mount Vernon, TX: the local picture

42%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Franklin County)

38

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

15 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Mount Pleasant)

54%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Franklin County)

About 106 Mount Vernon residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (42%; 23% in Franklin County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

38 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Mount Vernon that list physical therapy include Centerwell Home Health and Elara Caring; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Mount Vernon compared with Franklin County and Texas

Census figure	Mount Vernon	Franklin County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	42%	23%	23%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.6%	1.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	8.6%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	40%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	21%	25%
Households with no vehicle	7.6%	1.9%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,556	$52,167	—

Older residents in towns around Mount Vernon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Mount Pleasant, TX	15 mi	1,828	27%
Winnsboro, TX	16 mi	633	28%
Pittsburg, TX	19 mi	428	21%
Sulphur Springs, TX	23 mi	2,692	22%
Daingerfield, TX	31 mi	456	29%
Clarksville, TX	31 mi	854	25%

Home health agencies serving Mount Vernon (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Mount Pleasant, TX	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 572-8751
Elara Caring	Mount Vernon, TX	0.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(903) 537-2445
On Call Home Health And Rehab Services	Paris, TX	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 784-6300
Traditions Health	Longview, TX	50 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 663-2331
Choice Homecare Of The Pines	Longview, TX	54 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 236-8880
Paradigm Homecare	Tyler, TX	62 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(903) 581-1223

Emergency hospitals near Mount Vernon

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Titus Regional Medical Center	Mount Pleasant, TX	15 mi	3 of 5	(903) 577-6000
Christus Mother Frances Hospital- Winnsboro	Winnsboro, TX	18 mi	not rated	(903) 342-5227

Straight-line miles from the center of Mount Vernon. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for mobility help can help with

Steadying walks inside and outside the home
Transfers: bed, chair, toilet, shower and car
Help with walkers, canes and wheelchairs
The home exercises a physical therapist set

Cost

What mobility assistance costs in Mount Vernon

At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $2,963 monthly median income of Mount Vernon households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see STAR+PLUS in Texas: using consumer directed services to pay a family caregiver.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver for mobility help

Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65 and older, and over 14 million, or 1 in 4, older adults report falling every year (CDC).

Questions worth asking: Which transfers are you trained to do safely? Have you used a gait belt, walker or wheelchair with clients? What would you do if my parent started to fall? More in our mobility assistance guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Mobility Assistance in Mount Vernon: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Mount Vernon?

At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $2,963 monthly median income of Mount Vernon households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What does a caregiver do to help with mobility?

Walks beside the person, helps them stand and sit, transfers them to bed, chair, toilet, shower or car, and keeps walkways clear. They do not replace a physical therapist.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Mount Vernon, TX